SHIZUOKA CITY KANKO NAVI

Enjoy a tea experience in the prefecture’s premier tea town

Located about 2 km from JR Shizuoka Station, the area known as “Chamachi” is dotted with tea wholesalers.“Chamachi KINZABURO” is a shop specializing in Japanese tea and sweets, run by a tea wholesaler with over 100 years of history in this area.The owner, Tomio Maeda, is a tea master renowned throughout Japan. He has won numerous awards for his e…

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This area is located on the first floor of Espal Dream Plaza. Amidst a retro Showa-era atmosphere, you’ll find shops selling farm-fresh vegetables, fresh fish, and dried seafood, as well as restaurants offering seafood set meals and buffet-style dining.

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A city hotel located in the heart of Shizuoka, just a 5-minute walk from Shizuoka Station.Despite being in the heart of the bustling downtown area, the guest rooms are quiet and serene, offering a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle. The hotel features 13 banquet halls of various sizes and five in-house restaurants serving everything from…

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Founded in 1919, Taigetsuro is a traditional Japanese restaurant built in the Sukiya-style on a 3,300-square-meter (approximately 1,000 tsubo) lot surrounded by forests and bamboo groves. The name “Taigetsuro” derives from the tea room “Taigetsu” at Togetsuhō Shibayaji Temple, a hermitage established by the renga poet Mune…

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When you think of Yui, you think of sakura shrimp! And when you think of sakura shrimp, you think of Kaikatei!Be sure to try the fresh sakura shrimp from Suruga Bay’s Yui Fishing Port at Kaikatei—caught just during the spring sakura shrimp season!

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Kiyosawa Sato-no-Eki is a rural rest stop located in the mountainous Kiyosawa district of Shizuoka City.

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At "Baikouen," a specialty shop for premium Kawane tea located in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, we strive every day to provide our customers with the very best tea possible. We are happy to recommend the perfect tea to suit your usual preferences or preferred brewing method, so please feel free to ask us for advice.

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We have been preserving the same taste for over 300 years, ever since our founding in 1695. Oiwake Yokan is a simple, steamed sweet bean paste cake wrapped in bamboo leaves. The flavors of red beans and bamboo blend with the sweetness to create a light, delicate texture that is sure to delight your palate. We offer shipping to all regions.

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At our shop, we finish our tea under strict quality control. We take particular care in the roasting process, combining rack-style hot-air drying with direct-fire roasting, and incorporating far-infrared roasting machines to draw out the finest flavor and aroma from the very core of the tea leaves. We deliver handcrafted works of art, created und…

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This shop in Shimizu, a town known for soccer, offers soccer-themed tea products.

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A specialty shop selling Abe River mochi with over 200 years of history. We always serve our products fresh.

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Boasting 1,159 steps starting from the stone torii gate at the base of Mount Kunō, the path is known as “Ichigo-go-kurosan” (literally, “one by one, good work”), a play on the number 1,159. Until the Shizuoka Railway Nihondaira Ropeway opened in 1957, these stone steps were the only route to Tōshō-gū Shrine.The view of Sur…

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With a history spanning over 100 years, we are a specialty restaurant dedicated to grilled eel and tempura, using only fresh, domestically sourced eel. In our spacious and bright dining room, you can enjoy the flavors of the four seasons at reasonable prices. We reopened after renovations in November 2014.

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The statues of Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu and Takachiyo (Ieyasu’s childhood name) are located in the plaza at the north exit of JR Shizuoka Station.Lord Ieyasu spent his childhood as a hostage, the few years before moving to Edo, and his later years as the "Great Elder" at Sunpu Castle.The statue of Prince Takechiyo depicts Lord Ieyasu during…

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Located in a shopping district called "Jirocho Street," the museum displays photographs of Shimizu Jirocho, Omasa, and Komasa, as well as tools and artifacts used by Jirocho. The living room and other areas have been preserved exactly as they were in those days. Jirocho's real name was Yamamoto Chogoro. He was the adopted son of Ya…

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This is Japan’s first museum dedicated to ukiyo-e that bears the name “Hiroshige.”The collection comprises approximately 1,400 works, focusing on masterpieces from his landscape print series, including his representative works *The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō* (Hōeidō edition), *The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō* (…

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The Kunozan Toshogu Museum is a museum attached to Kunozan Toshogu Shrine, which enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu.The museum houses the "Important Cultural Property: Hada Armor," the armor worn by Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu at the Battle of Sekigahara; the "National Treasure: Paulownia Crest Silk-Wrapped Tachi Mounting (National Treasure: Tachi…

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A familiar sight from textbooks! Experience ancient life in a Yayoi-period settlement

The Toro Ruins, which are even featured in textbooks, are the remains of a representative Yayoi-period settlement designated as a National Special Historic Site.With pit dwellings, raised-floor storehouses, and rice paddies stretching out before you, stepping inside allows you to experience firsthand what life was like 2,000 years ago.The adjacen…

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This ground golf course is located at the tip of the Miho Peninsula. Why not come play in a setting surrounded by sky, sea, and greenery?The facility features three courses (24 holes), and we offer golf set rentals, so you can come empty-handed! Private rentals are available, and we can host tournaments for up to 100 people (advance application r…

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A spot where you can fully enjoy Shizuoka’s famous sakura ebi (cherry shrimp). We specialize in crispy, fluffy kakiage (mixed vegetable fritters) and also serve rice bowls, soba, and udon. “Oki-agari” (simmered sakura ebi)—a dish traditionally eaten by fishermen to warm up after a cold day at sea—is beloved as a loca…

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Founded in 1867 (Keio 3), Shobakudo has been manufacturing and selling traditional Japanese sweets steeped in history and tradition.On September 9, 2018, we reopened with a fresh new look as "The Sixth Generation's Japanese Sweets: Shōhakudō Main Store."We offer a selection of Japanese sweets crafted with the sixth-generation owner&…

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Established in 1869. We continue to preserve our traditional flavors by kneading high-quality flour with carefully selected ingredients and baking them to perfection. Popular items include the large "Aoi Daimaru" miso rice crackers, shaped like the Tokugawa family crest, and the "Sunpu Taiko" crackers, which contain peanuts. W…

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A sushi restaurant located in Ryogae-cho, downtown Shizuoka City. It offers great food and a pleasant atmosphere, with transparent pricing that puts your mind at ease. You can enjoy delicious local fish and sake here.

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This restaurant is run by the ladies of the JA Shizuoka City Ikawa Branch. In addition to lunch items like wild vegetable soba, popular dishes include seasonal wild vegetable tempura, multigrain homorokoshi, and kashiwa mochi made with mugwort. They also accept orders for boxed lunches and offer various hands-on experiences.

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With calm waves and clear water, this beach is ideal for families. It’s close to the city center and within walking distance of bus stops and train stations. You can also enjoy fishing in the surrounding area.Please check the official Shizuoka City website via the link below for the beach’s operating period.Season: Mid-July through late AugustHou…

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From the summit of Mt. Hamaishi, at an elevation of 707 meters, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of Shizuoka. Mount Fuji stands before you, while the towns of Yui and Shimizu spread out below. Looking out over Suruga Bay, you can see the Izu Peninsula, and to the north, the mountains of the Southern Alps stretch out.It is one of the most…

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We are a sushi restaurant located in the basement of Aoi Tower, right in front of the North Exit of Shizuoka Station. We specialize in authentic sushi and dishes made primarily with locally sourced ingredients, all at reasonable prices. We strive to provide our guests with delicious food and warm hospitality that will leave them feeling delighted…

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The deity who descends upon the Hagoromo Pine is welcomed at Miho Shrine via a 500-meter-long avenue of pine trees, commonly known as the “Path of the Gods.”Walking along this solemn avenue of ancient pines, said to be 200 to 400 years old, offers a sense of spiritual renewal. To protect the trees, the path has been converted into a boardwalk to …

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Kaiseki cuisine inspired by the 24 solar terms, served at the place where the last shogun spent his final years

This historic Japanese restaurant stands on the site of the former residence where Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun of the Edo shogunate, spent more than 20 years following the turbulent Bakumatsu period and the Restoration of Imperial Rule.Although located in the heart of the city, just a 3-minute walk from Shizuoka Station, once you step thr…

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The Jirocho Boat House Memorial Museum, dedicated to Jirocho, who contributed greatly to the development of Shimizu Port

This memorial hall is a reconstruction of "Suehiro," the boat inn operated in his later years by Jirocho Shimizu—a legendary outlaw who was active from the late Edo period through the Meiji era—to promote the development of Shimizu Port.It preserves the story of his turbulent life, from his days as a young gang leader to his…

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A Japanese restaurant that carries on the traditions of a long-established establishment

“Japanese Cuisine Tsubaki-tei,” a ryotei featuring entirely private dining rooms, illuminates the heart of Shizuoka City. This renowned restaurant allows you to fully savor carefully selected seasonal ingredients, from the allure of traditional kaiseki cuisine to famous local specialties such as grated yam (tororo), soft-shelled turtl…

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This is an information hub located between the city and the mountain villages. Through interactive workshops and events—such as natural food preparation and charcoal-making—visitors can experience the culture of the agricultural and mountain villages in the Warashina River basin.

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This sushi restaurant is located on SBS Street in Suruga Ward, Shizuoka City, near the Suruga Ward Office. It offers great food and a pleasant atmosphere, with transparent pricing that puts your mind at ease. Enjoy locally caught fish and local sake at the counter or in the tatami-mat seating area.

• Nihondaira, Kunō, and Tōro

This is Mochizuki Chaame Honpo, offering a wide selection of confections made with generous amounts of Shizuoka tea.[Tea Candy: 300 yen] This candy, carefully crafted over an open flame in a traditional kettle, features the character for "tea" (茶) embedded within it.[Yabukita Yokan (10-piece box) 1,000 yen] These bite-sized yokan featu…

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We specialize in meat dishes such as shabu-shabu and steak made with marbled Japanese Black beef. We also offer kaiseki cuisine that showcases seasonal ingredients throughout the year. At Sanshotei Main Store, we welcome our guests with carefully selected ingredients, the skill and heartfelt hospitality of our chefs, and a warm, wood-filled dinin…

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Our tea leaf cookies are made without any additives, using only the mellow tea from Okabe Town, a region famous for Shizuoka Gyokuro. The cookies come with small holes in them from the start. Since they contain no additives, these holes are left behind by Aomushi-kun, a character who lives in the tea fields. Please enjoy the natural taste and aro…

• Shimizu and Miho

This strawberry picking farm is located along the old route of National Route 150. It is a historic farm that was the first in the region to successfully cultivate Ishigaki strawberries in the late Meiji period, and Helen Keller once visited here. You can enjoy as many strawberries as you like with no time limit. The farm also features a small ca…

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Miho Uchihama Beach, located in the inner sea of the Miho Peninsula, is situated south of the Espers Dream Ferry pier.The waves are relatively calm, and Shimizu Port is visible across the bay; if you’re lucky, you can enjoy swimming while watching luxury cruise ships pass by.The swimming area is marked by buoys. For your safety, please do not lea…

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The Shizuoka Science Museum Ru·Ku·Ru is an interactive science museum brimming with the joy of discovery and the fun of creation."Huh?" "Why?"—There are plenty of exhibits to spark your curiosity.See, hear, and touch—come experience a mysterious world you can’t usually experience.We also host ev…

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